Even though masks and exfoliators are generally made of natural items, exfoliators have a mildly abrasive texture while masks are smooth. Additionally, they can be made of distinct ingredients like plant, citrus, fruit or clay based goods and the always popular mud mask. It is because the consistency of masks is so concentrated that you'll notice the results immediately.
What do They do?
According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.
- Dry skin needs to relieve that really dry, flaky, tight feeling that often comes after cleansing, with a mask that will hydrate as well as moisturize (adds water and oil). Use masks that contain buttermilk, lanolin, amino acids, oils or milk proteins. The concentration of these ingredients are developed to give the extra hydration needed to those extra dry skin cells. That re-hydration will reduce the look of those shallow wrinkles and/or fine lines.
-Normal/Combination skin needs a mask that addresses dull, tired skin that lacks that vibrant, healthy look. For this type, masks usually contain ingredients like eucalyptus, menthol, or peppermint which stimulates the skin, while sloughing off the dead skin cells and dirt. Often peel-off or hardening masks contain the stimulating effects of the above ingredients. These produce a pleasant tingling that revives and invigorates the skin, leaving it healthier looking.
- Oily skin needs a mud, clay, or deep cleansing mask that is designed to help cleanse facial skin by absorbing impurities, dirt and excess oils. Clay masks will encourage perspiration as they open pores. As perspiration enables pores to rid themselves of impurities and dirt, the clay soaks up the excess oils. Both mud masks and deep cleansing masks soften and remove deep dirt and oils as they temporarily tighten pores. These masks also contain anti-bacterial properties that are developed to leave the skin clean and reduce the spread of bacteria.
- Sensitive skin requires gentle, soothing, mild type masks. Look for ingredients like chamomile, honey, aloe and caffeine; they will be comforting to your skin. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, honey aids with moisture retention, aloe will reduce inflammation while caffeine minimizes puffiness and redness. This type mask is developed to leave sensitive skin that may be dry and splotchy, feeling softer and looking smoother and healthier.
How do I use Masks?
With clean hands or brush, liberally apply to face while avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Lay back, prop your feet up and try to relax while carefully noting the recommended time. A mask that has a gel or cream consistency may be tissued or splashed off. The masks that peel off, once dry should be removed in downward motions as your skin cells grow in that direction. Masks for acne prone or oily skin usually dry to a paste or crust type of mask, use a wet cloth to loosen and remove the mask. To complete, thoroughly rinse, then blot your face dry with a clean towel and proceed with the application of your moisturizing items. - 15343
What do They do?
According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.
- Dry skin needs to relieve that really dry, flaky, tight feeling that often comes after cleansing, with a mask that will hydrate as well as moisturize (adds water and oil). Use masks that contain buttermilk, lanolin, amino acids, oils or milk proteins. The concentration of these ingredients are developed to give the extra hydration needed to those extra dry skin cells. That re-hydration will reduce the look of those shallow wrinkles and/or fine lines.
-Normal/Combination skin needs a mask that addresses dull, tired skin that lacks that vibrant, healthy look. For this type, masks usually contain ingredients like eucalyptus, menthol, or peppermint which stimulates the skin, while sloughing off the dead skin cells and dirt. Often peel-off or hardening masks contain the stimulating effects of the above ingredients. These produce a pleasant tingling that revives and invigorates the skin, leaving it healthier looking.
- Oily skin needs a mud, clay, or deep cleansing mask that is designed to help cleanse facial skin by absorbing impurities, dirt and excess oils. Clay masks will encourage perspiration as they open pores. As perspiration enables pores to rid themselves of impurities and dirt, the clay soaks up the excess oils. Both mud masks and deep cleansing masks soften and remove deep dirt and oils as they temporarily tighten pores. These masks also contain anti-bacterial properties that are developed to leave the skin clean and reduce the spread of bacteria.
- Sensitive skin requires gentle, soothing, mild type masks. Look for ingredients like chamomile, honey, aloe and caffeine; they will be comforting to your skin. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, honey aids with moisture retention, aloe will reduce inflammation while caffeine minimizes puffiness and redness. This type mask is developed to leave sensitive skin that may be dry and splotchy, feeling softer and looking smoother and healthier.
How do I use Masks?
With clean hands or brush, liberally apply to face while avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Lay back, prop your feet up and try to relax while carefully noting the recommended time. A mask that has a gel or cream consistency may be tissued or splashed off. The masks that peel off, once dry should be removed in downward motions as your skin cells grow in that direction. Masks for acne prone or oily skin usually dry to a paste or crust type of mask, use a wet cloth to loosen and remove the mask. To complete, thoroughly rinse, then blot your face dry with a clean towel and proceed with the application of your moisturizing items. - 15343
About the Author:
Andi Bradshaw is licensed as an esthetician and as a makeup artist in the state of Maryland. She has helped to enhance the faces of more than 15,000 women. The factsin this article is taken from the book "Skin Care for Moms & Other Working Women". Visit andibradshaw.com for this and other affordable, age specific, stroke by stroke, illustrated makeup and skin care books. Affordable makeup and skin care books.
